Tangerine Caramel Candied Peels
1 serving
60 minutes
This method of making candied peels is good when there are peels left over from making something from citrus fruits. Also, using such candied peels allows you to decorate this pie and properly dispose of the leftovers. In addition , such candied peels are good when added to other pies and muffins, and simply as a treat for drinks.
1
Wash and dry the mandarins.
- Mandarins: 6 pieces
2
Prepare the sugar.
- Sugar: 500 g
3
Peel the mandarins.
- Mandarins: 6 pieces
4
Collect the crusts and free them from excess fibers.
- Mandarins: 6 pieces
5
Cut into strips.
- Mandarins: 6 pieces
6
Pour with hot water.
- Water: 3 l
7
Leave the peels for 1 hour.
8
Then drain and squeeze a little.
9
Put in a pot and cover with sugar.
- Sugar: 500 g
10
Mix everything.
11
Squeeze the lemon juice.
- Lemon: 1 piece
12
Pour the juice over the peels and add 0.5 liters of water.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Water: 3 l
13
Add spices.
- Cloves: 6 pieces
- Star anise: 1 piece
- Cardamom: 6 pieces
14
Cook, stirring, over low heat until the mixture thickens and the crusts turn into caramel.
